Do you get your BCD serviced?

[Walter]

I don't own a BCD.

 

[Hank49]

I don't own a BCD.

Well then how about your weights? Do you get them serviced?

 

[Walter]

Every week.

 

[Hank49]

Every week.

ya man I keep a keen eye on my booties too...

 

[halocline]

I was thinking of having my backplate checked for metal fatigue. They're running a special, it's only $99 at my LDS.

 

[Brewone0to]

Do they check ABS plates for the same low price?
Also,do they inspect the D-rings at that time or do they charge separately for that?

 

[ZzzKing]

I was thinking of having my backplate checked for metal fatigue. They're running a special, it's only $99 at my LDS.

That must be the price if you bought it there and took all your cert classes there, right? no way they'd offer that kind of deal to just anyone walking in off the street. Also, does that include parts for life?

 

[ZzzKing]

I do...but mine has an Air2 attached, so it gets the regular yearly regulator service. A friend of mine had his serviced (even without considering the Air2 service) due to his dump valves not functioning properly. They ended up finding a small hole in his BC. Could he have found it using the "Catherine96821" method? Probably...but having the dump valves fixed was worthwhile.

Catherine96821, you must be so proud! You have a method named after you!

 

[Charlie99]

A friend of mine had his serviced (even without considering the Air2 service) due to his dump valves not functioning properly.

Figuring out how to unscrew your dump valves is a pretty good skill to learn. Not only does it let you inspect the dump valve, it also is an easy way to get water in and out to rinse the bladder.

Now if could just figure out how to adjust those mask straps without taking it in to the dealer ......

 

[diveman7683]

I service my own bc every so often.